Wind-shield.



W. H. THOEMIN G.

W IND SHIELD.

APPLIGATI ON FILED MAR.9, 1914.

Patented Dec. 29. 1914.

' of the removed section; and Fig. a is a cross UNIT WILLIAM H. 'IHOEMING, 01 DETROIT, MICHIGAN, ASSIGNOR T0 VANGUARD IKAKUFAU- TUBING COMIEANY, OF HAIVITRAMCK, MICHIGAN, A CORZORATION 0F IVIICHIGflIT.

WIND-SHIELD.

Application filed March 9. 1914.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, l/VILLIAM H. TnonM- mefa citizen of the United States of America, residing at Detroit, in the county of Wayne and State of ll lichigan, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Wind-Shields, of which the following is a s ecification, reference being had therein to the accompanying drawings.

The invention relates to wind-shields and has more particular reference to the constructionv of the supporting frame and the means employed for forming a pivotal connection between said frame and the Windshield sections, the invention comprising various features of construction as hereinafter set forth.

In the drawings: Figure 1 is a front elevation of a portion of the shield partly in section; Fig. 2 is an elevation looking at right angles to-Fig. 1, and showing one section of the shield removed; Fig. 3 is an elevation section in the plane of the pivot.

A and B are the frames for the glass panels of the shield, which are formed as usual of tubular members channeled along their inner edges for the reception of the glass.

C are threaded studs having threaded enga gement with suitable filler members or the like in the tubular frames A and B. E are pivots or centers for the frames A and B are located The-member H is preferably formed from a sheet metal blank, bent into channel section and having the portions forming the enlargements H drawn into a hemispherical form.

I is a member fitting within the channelof the member G and having enlarged heads I at its opposite ends, which fit within the enlargements H and form bearing plates Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Dec. 29 1914.

Serial No. 823,512.

adjacent to the disks E and F. These enlarged heads I are centrally apertured for the passage of the studs C, and surrounding and concentric with this aperture is a series of notches or depressions J for engagement with the detents formed by the rivet heads G. The heads I are yieldably and resiliently pressed against the detents G by springs K surrounding the studs C. These springs are preferably tensioned by abutting against nuts L on the studs, which are locked by suitable means such as the cross pins L. The studs C extend outward a sufficient distance to pass through apertures in the enlargements H, being shouldered at C for hearing against the inner face of the frame member and being clamped thereto by nuts M engaging projecting threaded ends.

With the construction as described the hinged sections A and B, together with the pivot centers formed by the members E F G- I K L. may be assembled as a unit independent of the stationary frame H. This unit may then be attached to the frame merely by inserting the end of the studs C through the apertures in the enlargements- H and securing by engagement of the clamping nuts M. When thus mounted, the member I, which lies within the channel of the frame member H, forms in effect an integral portion thereof and an anchor plate for the centers of the frames A and B. These frames may then be adjusted to different angles, as the resiliencyeof the spring K will permit the detents G to be disengaged from the notches J. At the same time the tension of the spring will hold the detents in engagement with said notches so as to prevent accidental turning of the frames.

It Will be observed that the member I performs the function of a tie member between the studs C forming the respective centers of the frames A. and B. This member also anchors the heads I from rotation and further forms a lining or closure for the channel in the member H.

The frame members H are preferably formed at their lower ends with their side flanges la erally extended as at H", and curved to conform to the curvature of the frame B. These members may then be secured to the vehicle either by embracing the dash N or by mounting in any other suitable Way.

2. In a wind-shield, the combination with a swinging tubular frame, of a pivot center therefor, comprising-a filler member within the tubular frame, a stud engaging said filler member and projecting outward from said tubular frame, cooperating detent-engaging members sleeved upon said stud, and a recessed supporting frame member independent of and embracing said detent-engaging members and secured to the end of said stud.

3. In a wind-shield, the combination with a swinging tubular frame member, of a,

filler-block within the section of the tubular rame member, a stud engaging said fillerlock" and projecting outward from said tubular frame member, cooperating springpressed detent-engaging disks sleeved upon said stud, and a recessed frame member inde- 7. In a wind-shield, the combination with a channeled stationary frame member, of a plurality of swinging frames, a pivot center for each of said frames having a projecting stud, a connecting bar having its opposite ends forming corresponding elements of said pivot centers, entering the channel of said pendent of and adapted to inclose said stud and members mounted thereon.

4. In a wind-shleld, the combination with a swinging tubular frame member, of a v filler-block Within the section of the tubular frame member, a stud engaging said block and projecting outward, a disk sleeved on said stud, fashioned to embrace said tubular frame member and to be held from rotation "thereby, a relatively-rotatable disk adjacent to said first-mcnti0ned disk, a detent on one of said disks engaging a series of notches on the adjacent disk, a spring sleeved upon said stud for yieldably pressing said disks 40 together, and a recessed supporting frame member for receiving said spring stud and disks and having an anchoring engagement with said relatively-rotating disk.

5. In a wind-shield, the combination with a swinging frame, of a stud secured to and projecting outward from said frame, a disk fashioned with a segmental portion embracing said frame and sleeved upon said stud,

an adjacent fiat disk, a rivet for securing said disks together having a projecting head forming a detent, a disk sleeved upon said stud notched for engagement with said destationary frame member, and clamping means on said studs for securingthe same to said stationary frame member.

8. In a wind-shield, the combination with the stationary frame member having enlargements at, separated points, of a plurality of swinging frames each provided with a pivot center for respectively engaging said enlargements in said stationary frame, and a connecting bar fitting within the chan nel of said stationary frame, having its opposite ends forming corresponding elements of said pivot centers.

9. In a wind-shield. the combination with a plurality of independently-swingn1g frames, of a pivot center for each frame, a connecting bar between said pivot centers having its opposite ends enlarged and forming corresponding elements of said centers, and a stationary channel frame member having separated enlargements for receiving said centers and theends of said connecting bar, the intermediate portion of said bar extending within the channel.

In testimony whereof I aiiiX my signature in presence of two Witnesses.

WILLIAM H. THOEMING.

Witnesses:

J AMES P. BARRY, ADELAIDE F. ADAMS. 

